Rangbull is a lesser-known destination located in North Bengal. Only 8 km from Ghoom Railway station, Rangbull has every element to surprise its nature buff guests. Just before Ghoom on the way towards Darjeeling, you would come across a village market named Rangbull Bazaar. If you leave the highway and take left turn to the dirt tracks, and drive for another 6 km - you would reach Rangbull Village.
Rangbull is surrounded by gorgeous tea gardens, pristine valleys, and majestic mountains. As it is not so popular among tourist, the virginity of the nature is still untouched.
Things to do in Rangbull:
Rangbull is a perfect place for the nature lovers.
Nature has painted this place carefully with its own color. The blue mountains, green valleys, white waterfalls and colorful birds - you will get every color in this picturesque village. You can take leisurely walks around the tea gardens, visit the village and interact with the people. The local people also will guide you to visit the tea factory. With their help, you can also go for a small hike to Indrani Waterfalls where you can experience a rainbow in the water. You can also try angling in the nearby Balasun River.
Enjoy bird watching in the surrounding forests or simply relax in your resort balcony watching over the endless stretch of tea garden and valleys.
Tiger hill is only about 10 km from here. So you can go for an early morning trip to experience the magical views of sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga.
Nearby Attractions:
As already mentioned, you can do a day trip to Balasun River, Indrani Falls or the nearby tea factory while you are in Rangbull.
Ghoom is only 8 km, so you can take a toy train from Ghoom and go upto Darjeeling. You must be aware that UNESCO has declared Darjeeling Himalayan Railway as World Heritage Site. So, while you are in Rangbull, you must experience this.
There's a lot to see and do in Darjeeling, for sure! The Mall is the best place to experience the local culture through shopping and eateries in Darjeeling. Also, you can visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Zoo (Padmaja Naidu Zoological Garden). In Ghoom, you must visit the Railway Museum to understand the history of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, as well as the Ghoom Monastery.
How to reach?
By Air : The nearest Airport is in Bagdogra, which is 65 km apart. It will take nearly 2.5 hours to reach Ghoom from Bagdogra.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is in New Jalpaiguri, which is nearly 70 km.
You can take a shared vehicle from NJP or Bagdogra till Ghoom. Before reaching Ghoom, there is a local market named Rangbull Bazaar. You just tell the driver to drop you at Rangbull Bazaar. From Rangbull Bazaar, you can ask your hotel to assist you further.
Best Time to visit :
You can visit Rangbull anytime of the year. The monsoon brings new leaves to tea bushes and forests, giving a heavenly lush to Rangbull and its surrounding areas. The winters are known for chilling weather.
Accommodation :
You can stay at Rainbow Valley Resort in Rangbull. Though there are some 2-3 homestays, I would suggest to stay at Rainbow Valley Resort as the memories of staying here will never be fade. The owner of this resort is humble and caring in nature. The cottages of this resort are well equipped with hot and cold running water, western-style bathrooms.
Almost every room has a valley view. Fresh home cooked meals are available in this resort with veg and non-veg options. The tariff for the rooms varies from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3500. For tariff and reservation, you can directly contact to the owner of Rainbow Valley Resort in his mobile number : 9832616970 (Mr. Simon Rai).
If you are looking for an offbeat place to explore in North Bengal, then Rangbull would surely be a great option.
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